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La Soufrière Volcano Finally Explodes, Spewing Ash 20,000 Feet Into The Air

KINGSTOWN — After months of warnings it would, the La Soufrière volcano on St. Vincent finally erupted early this morning, sending nearly a four-mile high plume of ash into the…

VI Free Press April 9, 2021

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Homeless Man Wanted For Stealing From Shuttered Hotel Arrested By Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas homeless man wanted for burglarizing a shuttered hotel last month was arrested by police recently, authorities said. Jean Connor, 39, of no fixed address,…

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VIPD’s ‘Core Leadership’ Participates In Executive Training Workshop At UVI

FREDERIKSTED — Law enforcement is often compared to the military. But when it comes to promotions and training, especially for leadership roles, there is one very significant difference. In the…

VI Free Press April 8, 2021

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USVI Pageant Owner Says Beauty Contests Can Empower Women, Enhance Community

CHRISTIANSTED — More than 15 years ago, St. Croix native Jaielean Jagrup began her pageantry journey. She started at school pageants on the United States mainland. By the time Jagrup graduated…

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St. Thomas Man Who Stole $300K From His Father’s Security Company Pleads Guilty

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who stole $300,000 from his businessman father and tried to hide that fact by funneling the money through various bank accounts — admitted…

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SNAKES IN THE GRASS! Warning! Dry Season Brings Out The Boa Constrictors

CHRISTIANSTED — Over the past few weeks, a lot of people have commented on how many snakes they have been seeing. Seeing snakes this time of year is a common…

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Melvin Evans Highway Westbound Lane Closed This Week Near Williams Delight

FREDERIKSTED — The westbound lanes on Melvin Evans Highway from the West Airport Intersection to the Williams Delight Intersection will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting this…

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Singapore Becomes A Global Cruise Leader, For Now

SINGAPORE — Singapore currently accounts for a third of the world’s cruises its tourism body said today, owing to the roaring success of its “cruises to nowhere” at a time…

VI Free Press April 7, 2021

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Norwegian Cruise Line To Start Caribbean, Greek Isles Trips In July

SANTO DOMINGO — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday it would begin sailing outside the United States from the Caribbean and Greek Isles in July, restarting trips after…

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VIWMA Repairs To Collapsed Sewer Line On Veteran’s Drive Start Tonight: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said work on a collapsed sewer line along Veteran's Drive will start tonight.. The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority will begin work…

VI Free Press April 7, 2021